UGA Sweet Frost® Tangerine

Developed by the University of Georgia, Sweet Frost Tangerine is a cold-hardy citrus variety bred for superior fruit quality and dependable performance in the Southeast. Originating from the Chinese cultivar, Changsha, this variety produces small, vibrant orange fruit that are sweet, seedless, easy-to-peel and cold-tolerant. 

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Key Features

• Improved cold tolerance for Southern climates

• Sweet, flavorful, easy-to-peel fruit

• Rich orange color and excellent appearance

• Great for fresh eating and snacking

• Attractive evergreen ornamental tree

• Productive and vigorous growth habit

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Fruit Characteristics

Sweet Frost produces medium-sized tangerines with smooth, bright orange skin and juicy flesh. The fruit is easy to peel, low in seeds, and known for its balanced sweetness and exceptional flavor quality.

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Growing Information

Sweet Frost Tangerine performs best in full sun with well-drained soil and regular watering during establishment. While more cold tolerant than many traditional tangerine varieties, freeze protection is recommended during severe winter temperatures, especially for young trees.

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Available Options

• Grafted citrus trees

• Multiple rootstock options available

• Various container sizes depending on availability

 

Note: The University of Georgia Research Foundation granted the exclusive rights of propagation to 1 DOG Ventures, LLC. Unauthorized propagation of these cultivars are prohibited by law. This variety carries a royalty payable to the University of Georgia Research Foundation.